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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,036.60, 607,200.12 and 246,417.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,036.60, 607,200.12 and 246,417.32 is: 340,027.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,036.60 : 607,200.12 = 246,417.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,036.60/607,200.12 = 246,417.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,036.60x = 607,200.12 × 246,417.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,036.60x = 149,624,626,274.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,624,626,274.08/440,036.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,027.68

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